About the Criminal Cases Review Commission

The Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) is an independent public body that was set up in March 1997 by the Criminal Appeal Act 1995. Our purpose is to review possible miscarriages of justice in the criminal courts of England, Wales and Northern Ireland and refer appropriate cases to the appeal courts.

The Commission is based in Birmingham and has about 90 staff, including a core of about 50 caseworkers, supported by administrative staff.

There are eleven Commissioners, appointed in accordance with the Office for the Commissioner for Public Appointments' Code of Practice. They work with the Senior Management Team to ensure the Commission runs efficiently.

We are completely independent and impartial and do not represent the prosecution or the defence.